Southern Region, Janna Empire.
Its vast and boundless expanse gives the impression of a continent despite being a small country in Su Tiange's previous life.
In Wu Tuo City, the air was permeated with majestic and malevolent demon energy. Setsuna shrouded the entire city, inducing panic and fear among its inhabitants, echoing in a flurry of noisy voices.
"Xiao big brother, be careful, it's a demonic force."
On the training ground of the Xiao family, an ordinary-looking young man, while exercising, was approached by a worried beautiful girl.
This young man was none other than Xiao Huo, the fortunate son!
"This aura... it's them! How did they come here? Could it be for the old man? Impossible, the old man doesn't have that much influence. What's happening?"
"Little Huozi, we're in trouble. I've mentioned before that my adversary is unimaginably powerful, and this enemy is the Heavenly Demon Sect. I recognize this aura. It belongs to the Heavenly Demon Sect."
Before Xiao Huo could respond, an old voice reached his ears, causing his expression to involuntarily change.
Heavenly Demon Holy Sect?
The preeminent force in the southern region, even overshadowing the Janna Empire like an ant?
"Yao Lao, what should we do now?" Xiao Huo comforted the girl and immediately whispered.
"Wutuo City has been engulfed by the Heavenly Demon Sect's formation. Escaping is challenging, but fortunately, though the old man primarily focuses on Alchemy Dao, he possesses considerable talent against such Dao."
"Later, the old man will forcibly burn the source of the soul to create a gap in the formation. We can use this chance to escape, but..."
Yao Lao's tone started off smug, but later he hesitated to continue.
"Just what?" Xiao Huo's heart sank.
"Your Xiao family might be eradicated."
"The Heavenly Demon Sect is that merciless?" Xiao Huo's pupils contracted in disbelief.
"If the forces of the devil's way weren't ruthless, how could they be called as such? This particularly applies to the current leader of the Heavenly Demon Saint Sect. Little Huozi, do you know how many years it took for Su Tiange, the current leader, to become a titan in the Chenguang world?"
"One hundred years! Just one hundred years!"
"The reason for such swift progress is due to this person's cruelty, lack of mercy, and ruthlessness. When he was weak, he used the essence of a city's living beings to fuel his growth. When he became powerful, he massacred numerous factions. Ultimately, he even devoured his master to achieve his current status."
Yao Lao sneered.
"..."
Xiao Huo was stunned.
So despicable?
The Devil's Path! The Devil's Path!
"But don't fret too much. This young girl has an extraordinary background. You can seek her help. It's unlikely for the Heavenly Demon Sacred Sect to dispatch many formidable individuals to a small place like Wu Tuo City. If this young girl is willing to assist, we can break free from this situation."
Yao Lao comforted him.
Xiao Huo breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the words. Quickly turning to Gu Xuan'er, he said, "Xuan'er..."
"Xiao big brother, you needn't worry. You might have already guessed my identity somewhat. My surname is Gu, the head of the Gu family. I've just informed my father through the sound transmission jade talisman, and he will arrange for people to come here soon." Gu Xuan'er smiled sweetly, radiating confidence.
"This young girl is actually from the Gu family! I didn't expect that. The Gu family is impressive, not even inferior to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Sect. Xiao Huozi, it seems we don't have to flee," Yao Lao exclaimed in surprise.
"That's reassuring." Xiao Huo's heart steadied, and he was astonished by his sister's true identity.
However, a sudden change occurred!
In the sky, echoes of dragon chants resounded, and soon after, nine black dragons wreathed in demonic flames emerged, carrying a palace-like structure, terrifying in its presence. The passage of the palace caused ripples in the void, conjuring visions in the sky and on the ground.
It seemed as though one side of the void would be assimilated, as if the mere presence of the palace held the power to subdue thousands.
"The Nine Dragons Demon Palace? How is this possible?" exclaimed the old man, stunned.
"???" wondered Xiao Huo.
"What's happening, Yao Lao?"
Xiao Huo said blankly.
"Emerging from the Nine Dragons Demon Palace, this is the leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect! Su Tiange has arrived!"
"Why would such a mighty figure from the Southern Region come to such a small place? What's hidden in Wu Tuo City? Little Huozi, prepare yourself, we need to escape quickly," panicked Yao Lao.
"..."
Xiao Huo.
Su... Su Tiange?
That deranged leader of the devils, Su Tiange?
How could he come to this place himself!?
Xiao Huo trembled, finding it unbelievable.
"When the leader travels, all beings shall prostrate."
"The leader has commanded the entire Xiao family to come to the palace for an audience."
Majestic voices resonated from the sky, carrying supreme divine power akin to celestial melodies.
As the sound faded, terrifying auras erupted. Visions covering the sky and earth—life wheels of the seven meridians within the human body, the ethereal cycles of life and death, the depiction of unity in all things—all filled the skies above Wutuo City.